Colleagues described Ngoh, who came to the university in 1992, as someone who brought passion and an important perspective to her work.

In a statement issued by the university following Ngoh’s death, College of Pharmacy Dean Stephen Durst said: “Lucy’s influence in the college and academic pharmacy will never be replaced; she was a unique individual who provided us with perspectives that we all too often overlook. She will indeed be missed by many. This is a significant loss in our lives.”

At Ferris, Ngoh’s research focused on health literacy, service learning and international health. She was a registered pharmacist and certified health education specialist, according to the university.

She visited Cameroon annually, and was active in the “professional Cameroonian Community,” the university said.